Silverstone/monza Testing - 2 June 1999.

Testing for the Canadian Grand Prix continued apace, with teams divided between Silverstone and Monza.


Those who opted for the British venue were hampered by some traditionally poor summer weather, which restricted running time and prevented quick lap times. Johnny Herbert came out on top for Stewart, but only after the teams had been restricted to an afternoons track time by squalls. An all-British top three was completed by David Coulthard and Damon Hill for McLaren and Jordan respectively.


Williams, Sauber and Prost, meanwhile, opted for the warmer climes of Monza, hoping to finalise their set-ups for the similar low downforce Montreal circuit next weekend. Ralf Schumacher, fresh from his fifth place finish in Spain lead the way for Williams, from Jean Alesi's Sauber. Alex Zanardi continued to struggle, however, and could only manage fifth best time behind the Prosts of Jarno Trulli and Stephane Sarrazin.


Leading performances (2 June):


Silverstone:


Johnny Herbert Stewart-Ford 1min 36.96secs

David Coulthard McLaren-Mercedes 1min 37.36secs

Damon Hill Jordan-Mugen 1min 39.53secs

Laurent Redon Benetton-Playlife 1min 40.24secs

Pedro de la Rosa Arrows-Arrows 1min 41.06secs

Alex Wurz Benetton-Playlife 1min 41.19secs


Monza:


Ralf Schumacher Williams-Supertec 1min 26.39secs

Jean Alesi Sauber-Petronas 1min 26.57secs

Jarno Trulli Prost-Peugeot 1min 26.91secs

Stephane Sarrazin Prost-Peugeot 1min 27.56secs

Alex Zanardi Williams-Supertec 1min 27.66secs